Dictionary

hysterectomy, abdominal Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall, as opposed to a vaginal hysterectomy. See also hysterectomy, vaginal.

hysterectomy, complete See hysterectomy, total.

hysterectomy, laparoscopic supracervical Surgical removal of the uterus but not the cervix, using laparoscopic techniques.

hysterectomy, partial Surgical removal of the uterus but not the cervix. Also known as subtotal hysterectomy.

hysterectomy, subtotal See hysterectomy, partial.

hysterectomy, total Complete surgical removal of the uterus including the cervix. Also known as complete hysterectomy.

hysterectomy, vaginal Removal of the uterus through a surgical incision within the vagina, as opposed to abdominal hysterectomy. With a vaginal hysterectomy, the scar is not outwardly visible. See also hysterectomy, abdominal.

hysteroscopy Examination of the inside of the uterus by insertion of a lighted scope (hysteroscope) through the cervix into the uterus.

iatr- Prefix indicating something related to a physician or medicine, as in iatromisia (an intense dislike of doctors).

iatrapistic Having a lack of faith in doctors.

iatrogenic Due to the activity of a physician or therapy. For example, an iatrogenic illness is an illness that is caused by a medication or physician.

iatromelia An ineffective or negligent medical treatment.